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To me the web and a paper brochure are the same - advertising. Once Web 3.0 happens, maybe paper brochures will be a thing of the past and you can have a true 3D interaction with an object. Thats a discussion for another time and place...
Considering the car is supposed to make its showroom debut in June (which is around the corner), you could very well see one or two if you're looking out for them.
I do know what you mean about seeing it on the web, when I saw the Azera on the web, it didn't really grab my attention, but seeing it in person gave me a whole new perception. The Genesis...well, that one has grabbed my attention in picture form and it didn't disappoint when I saw it. The only disappointment I had was the fact i couldn't sit in the car and was even more disappointed when other people posted that they did get to sit in the car. I merely got a peek at the interior from about 15 feet away. :sick:
Cant wait to drive one.
That about sums it up.
Azera 3.3 | Azera 3.8 | Genesis 3.8 | Genesis 3.3
As seen on: http://www.fueleconomy.gov
I hope they someday come after the exotic car segment. I suppose that would depend on the success of the Genesis Coupe, but imagine the possibilities. Hyundai has the designers to make it happen. I've found myself admiring quite a few of their cars in the past, only to wish they had more cajones and the proper wheels moving the car. Now they do.
And with "stop and go" heavy traffic driving, the Azera mileage drops to 12-13 MPG.
All I'm saying is that I was expecting a little better and I hope the V8 Genesis has improved mileage efficiency. If it doesn't, then I would expect about 13 city and 25 highway. That's a little scary with gas prices now rising over $4 per gallon with $5 per gallon here by next year.
I know I'm not the only Azera owner somewhat disappointed in the gas mileage.
This is First Drive review.
This reporter doesn't seem to be positive on the driving performance of Gen.
The part number for Hyundai's iPod cable. This cable allows for full iPod integration. Plugs into both USB and aux inputs.
I hope the Genesis is all that is it supposed to be, but since Hyundai cannot fix the wallow in the many Azeras that have it, I'll wait until the 2011 Genesis comes out. Hopefully by then, they will also have tweaked the MPG as well.
Maybe they need to bring out the V6 only for awhile, prove it and then add the V8. Since RWD and V8 are both new for Hyundai, there may be bugs that show up after many miles on many cars.
Keeping my fingers crossed.
FWIW, a Hyundai sales rep told me yesterday the 2009 Azera (now available) has a revised suspension, so maybe Hyundai has addressed this issue on the Azera.
So why bother publishing these bare bone previews? I suspect because it may have something to do with the pent up demand for specific details on Genesis. This has helped Hyundai create a well orchestrated pre-market dribble, dribble, release of non-specific, yet some what specific details, regarding the Genesis, for which it has masterfully hyped quite successfully, as the desire for even more information about this U.S. spec Korean luxury sedan persist.
This impression is made even more self evident because both MT and Automobile, having realized this, have promised full blown reviews which are already scheduled for their upcoming August issues. This impressed upon me how important the automotive media considers Genesis. Neither preview commented on how well they perceived the Genesis would compare against the new Pontiac G8, current Chrysler 300, New Maxima or Lexus ES350, cars likely to be its main competitive rivals.
However, there were some useful insights that I garnered from these early previews. Namely, the Genesis can hold its own in terms of delivering on the claim of luxury amenities from the Lexus like ride, and the suspension, to the overall fit and finish one equates with a luxury sedan. It also seems to be on par with overall ride and comfort.
I found it amusing that one of the more curious comments came from the Automobile mag reviewer who quibbled dubiously about whether the Lexicon sound system could match or equal the Lexus Mark Levinson’s by boasting, "An optional 500-watt Lexicon stereo might not be the equal of the Mark Levinson's system offered by Lexus, but it will meet the expectations of all but the pickiest audiophiles, and there's easy access to the equalizer function." Don’t forget the operative word here is “might” which was most likely provoked by this reviewer’s "wow" realization that “I can’t believe this is a Hyundai” deer-in-headlight remark.
As the reviews begin to trickle in on Genesis, I expect to read more of this sort of over-bitten hyperbole from established mainstream media types who have yet to get past their jaded memories of Hyundais from the ‘80s and ‘90s. Perhaps the Genesis will force them to get up to speed on the major transformations that have re-shaped Hyundai both on an engineering and technological scale.
Nothing more to ‘Think About’. Yes, imagine Hyundai.
http://www.hyundaigenesis.com/
The Hyundai Genesis sedan won’t launch in the U.S. until later this summer but Hyundai says that dealers have already presold 700 units of its luxury car along with more than 20,000 customers who have expressed interest in the car.
Hyundai will spend more than $80 million on a marketing campaign for the new Genesis - the most it has spent to launch any vehicle in the U.S. The Korean automaker plans to sell only 30,000 in the first year with pricing to be between $30,000 and $40,000.
“Genesis will help sell all Hyundai vehicles,” said Joel Ewanick, vice president of marketing for Hyundai Motor America. “This car will allow us to reach new customers and talk up quality like we never have.”
Hyundai will offer the Genesis in a variety of powertrains choices including a 3.3L V6 that produces 268 horsepower and a 3.8L V6 that produces 290 horsepower and a peak torque of 264 lb-ft. The range topper Tau 4.6L V8 produces 375 horsepower giving the Genesis the ability to do 0-60 in less than six seconds.
Sources: http://www.carsbuynews.com/2008/05/26/700-preorders-for-hyundai-genesis/
http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/05/26/hyundai-has-already-presold-700-genesis-sed- - ans-in-us/
http://www.topspeed.com/
Driving The Genesis
Our estimate for the base price of a 2009 Hyundai Genesis V8 is $40,000-$45,000,
Base price? I thought a fully loaded V8 was to be under 40K.
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I think this one sentence is the best depiction of Genesis so far.
...not much for the Germans but enought for the Japanese.
You don't know much about the M45, do you?
I love the car.
The Genesis looks like a great first luxury car for Hyundai, but they aren't even positioning it as a performance sedan. It's going to be really interesting to see how it does in this market.
Azera's and Veracruz's are selling $5-7k below msrp all day long. Enter Genesis.
V6 Genesis to start at $29,500 (so Hyundai can keep its promise) and tops out at $36k. The V8 Genesis would start at around $36k and tops out at around $41k.
I guess we'll find out soon...
this review really makes me eager to drive the Gen. either
Azera's and Veracruz's are selling $5-7k below msrp all day long. Enter Genesis.
Well, in response to that, we all know It's a competive market. The local Honda store in my area is advertising $4000-5000 off all 2008 Pilot and Odyessy minvans.
With 375hp, I can see people paying low 42-44k for a top of the line Genesis. The V6 @ mid 30's loaded all the way up.
That same car is 15-20k more with a Lexus badge on it.
I sat inside of a 80k Lexus 460, and the interior was nothing to write home about. I felt it was a really large Toyota Camry that was all decked out.
Hyundai Genesis luxury sedan to start at $33,000
LOS ANGELES -- Hyundai Motor America has priced the new Genesis luxury sedan at $33,000 for the V-6 version and $38,000 for the V-8. Both prices include shipping. The Genesis, Hyundai’s first luxury sedan, is to arrive in dealerships in June. The V-6 version has a 290-hp 3.8-liter engine that is EPA-rated at 18 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.
Regards,
OW
About the $38k for the V8, is that the fully loaded or base version? If that's the base then it's guaranteed that a fully loaded V8 Genesis would break the $40k barrier (which A LOT of Hyundai faithfuls think it wouldn't).
Genesis pricing
Regards,
OW
Oh just a hunch...the weak US dollars had a lot to do with the pricing.
Great value 30K or 33k.
In a word, YES it does.
The 4.6 V8 does have this feature as shown in the nice interior pictures available at:
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/27/first-drive-2009-hyundai-genesis-sedan/
HTHs
Perhaps we'll also see some great lease deals as well. I'm very interested in driving this car.
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"Hyundai says that dealers have already presold 700 units of its luxury car along with more than 20,000 customers who have expressed interest in the car."
Sources:
http://www.carsbuynews.com/2008/05/26/700-...yundai-genesis/
http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/05/26/hyund...s-sedans-in-us/
http://www.topspeed.com/